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Richard recognized for selection to A-A game

As one of the top tight end prospects in the country, Calvary Day’s Milan Richard has been in the media spotlight for the past few years, and he has handled the attention with maturity and class.

On Tuesday, Richard was recognized for his achievements on the field and in the classroom as he received his jersey for the Semper Fidelis All-American High School Bowl, which will be played in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 5.

Richard received a No. 14 jersey from local Marine Staff Sergeants Rande Johnson and Christopher Mock in front of scores of his fellow students, teachers, coaches, teammates and family at Calvary Day’s Chapel.

Richard, who has verbally committed to Clemson, made sure to thank those that had helped him along the way, especially his family. His mother Veronica was there along with his father Bill Richard and his uncle, Georgia legend Herschel Walker, his mom’s brother.

“Today is not just about me,” said Richard, who caught a touchdown pass in the Cavaliers win over rival Savannah Christian last Friday. “There are a lot of people who helped me get here. First I’d like to thank God, and I want to thank the Marines. I’ve got two great parents. And I want to thank my teammates ... I also want to thank coach Griffin (athletic director Chad Griffin). During my recruiting he helped me so much. The little things he said to me always made my days a lot better.”

Griffin came up to the podium to speak after Richard, and his message was that Richard is a role model who has represented the Calvary Day community well on and off the field. He said Richard’s selection wasn’t just about statistics, but about character.

“We talk about the integrity and honor, the few, the proud, the Marines,” Griffin said. “And few are selected for this game. I know this young man as a true student athlete. He has worked hard with God’s gifts. It’s a testament to the support of his family, mentors, coaches and teammates.”

Richard’s proud family took lots of pictures after the ceremony, as his uncle Herschel Walker graciously posed for every photo that was requested of him. The Richard family has travelled to California before to visit the Pebble Beach area, and they are looking forward to seeing Milan compete with and against some of the top prep players in the country when the Semper Fidelis Bowl comes around in January. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.